Brooks, Oregon: Holiday Sparkles at Powerland --Last day 12/23!

Two years ago we went to Powerland Park for a Halloween Trolley tour sponsored by the Oregon Electric Railway Museum. 

https://sporktogo.blogspot.com/2021/10/powerland-pirate-halloween-trolley.html

At the time we had an idea of how much potential the site had, with multiple museums focusing on antique equipment, but not all having regular displays or hours.

I think we got a better idea of that potential with this drive-through tour with 15 decorated locations.

Not all of the sites have the same types of buildings or size of vehicles, but they still found interesting ways to play out their themes, like this firefighting snowman at the Oregon Fire Service Museum.

Though I can see how it might be interpreted wrong.

We smiled at this green tractor for the Oregon Vintage Machinery Museum featuring John Deere.

 Okay, maybe none of the museums focus on dinosaurs, but who doesn't like dinosaurs?

You are given a flyer with a map and a ballot, so you can vote on your favorite. 

Even if some were more impressive than others, there was plenty to see and it kept being interesting and absorbing.

Occasionally you would come across a site of mayhem, a reminder that the Grinch was roaming the grounds.

We did not see him, but their Facebook page tells of one little girl excited to see him and give him a picture she drew. They show the picture and say his heart grew two sizes, but he is still knocking over sites, grinch-like.

There is one spot where you can park and go in for a hot cocoa bar and family pictures, with or without Santa.

We appreciated the fun and creativity. This could be a great continuing tradition, and I hope it will bring more attention to Powerland.

COVID: Because it is drive-through, the only place there should even be potential for contagion is at the hot cocoa bar. That can easily be avoided, or masks could be worn. (I got out to take pictures, but did not go in.)

Accessibility: Similar to the Covid section, the only potential issue should be inside the cocoa bar. The parking area and entrance appeared flat and reasonably wide, though again, I did not go in. In retrospect, I should have had the cocoa.

Bon voyage!

https://www.facebook.com/holidaysparklesatpowerland/ 

https://www.antiquepowerland.com/holiday-sparkles